$325,000
SOLD APR 3, 2025

148 Fairmount Ave Reading, PA 19606

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,568 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$207 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Owatin Creek Elementary School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Kissam

(610) 823-7534 BKissam@GoBerksCounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 03/12/2025

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Landis

(610) 587-6563 rslandis@hotmail.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is zoned SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL 1

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,568 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Linstead Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1615
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-5335-06-37-1615

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,364

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars Mod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All personal property
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator; Washer; Dryer; Window treatments; Patio furniture
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Utility Room, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1568
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1568
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 207.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1568
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Zoning: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL 1

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3216.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4364.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5335-06-37-1615
  • Tax Lot: 1615
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2019
Sold by
Lebron Toni
Bought by
Carolyn Ashton Elizabeth M and Carolyn Patricia
Current Estimated Value
$335,638

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2017
Closed on
Dec 15, 2017
Sold by
Dwojak Christina M
Bought by
Lebron Toni
Seller's Agent
Glen Russell
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Crawford
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$179,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%
Original Mortgage
$175,757
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2014
Sold by
Bensinger Matthew D and Dwojak Christina M
Bought by
Dwojak Christina M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2012
Closed on
Apr 10, 2012
Sold by
Hertzog Christopher
Bought by
Bensinger Matthew D and Dwojak Christina M
Seller's Agent
Monica Carlisle
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Dar Demko
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$159,900
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$155,846
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Lauer Deborah and Lauer Jay
Bought by
Hertzog Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,773
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $189,900 None Available
Deed $179,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $58,176 Lsi Title Agency Inc
Deed $159,900 None Available
Deed $99,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $392,601 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,757 FHA
Previous Owner $155,846 FHA
Previous Owner $102,773 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $325,000 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $325,000 +81.6% $207 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $179,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2017 10/20/17 For Sale $179,000 +11.9% $114 / Sq Ft
04/10/2012 04/10/12 Sold $159,900 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/27/2012 02/27/12 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2012 02/27/12 Off Market $159,900 -- --
02/22/2012 02/22/12 Price Changed $159,900 +3.2% $102 / Sq Ft
02/20/2012 02/20/12 For Sale $154,900 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,440 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2024 $4,317 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2023 $4,176 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2022 $4,129 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2021 $4,066 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2020 $4,021 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2019 $3,977 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2018 $3,965 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2017 $3,908 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2016 $986 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2015 $986 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
2014 $952 $90,900 $25,000 $65,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2054574

Bright MLS

APN: 43-5335-06-37-1615